One look at EGGLIA: Legend of the Redcap and you are instantly transported back to the 90's where Japanese RPGs reigned supreme. This is no surprise of course as the developers behind EGGLIA: Legend of the Redcap had a hand in creating some of the most memorable RPGs in history such as Kingdom Hearts, Mother 3, and the Mana series.

While this 18 minute gameplay trailer should give you a good idea what to expect out of EGGLIA: Legend of the Redcap, I would like to highlight some of the more interesting bits about this release below.

First off, EGGLIA: Legend of the Redcap is a premium game. Sure, some may consider the $9.99 price tag a bit much without a demo, but so far all reviews have been positive. Heck, when the game released in Japan this last April it sat at #2 in the charts for the first month. For a premium game with an upfront pricing model that is pretty impressive.

As for the gameplay, EGGLIA: Legend of the Redcap apparently uses a turn-based RPG system that relies on dice rolls. Essentially you move along a hexagonal grid while gathering resources and fighting monsters by way of a turn-based dice combat system. The premise is that it's your job to uncover a series of mythical eggs that can be hatched to unlock different lands. As you explore these differing lands, you will meet a host of companions that will eventually take residence in your very own village. This is where the game's home decorating aspects come into play, which should give you a pleasant break from fighting by allowing you to decorate your village to your liking.

If you are a fan of classic JRPGs, especially those in the Mana or SaGa series, then you should feel right at home with EGGLIA: Legend of the Redcap. Just remember that all good games come with a cost, and if this were any other platform $9.99 for a new JRPG wouldn't be all that much to ask at all.

The comparison comes from the world building aspects in the Legend of Mana. Players chose where to deposit artifacts which would transform into sections of the map, where in EGGLIA: Legend of the Redcap you use eggs to do the same thing. Also, as you pointed out, the art is very similar in both.

Nex

The price is completely reasonable, but I'm put off by it requiring, according to the Play Store listing, a constant internet connection to play. I was absolutely going to buy it until I saw that.